The pain in health care workers: The work risks

Louise Bernez, Martine Batt, Marie-Claudine Haumont, Alain Trognon, Joelle Lighezzolo-Alnot

This study aims to assess the causes of musculoskeletal disorders among hospital caregivers. With a questionnaire constructed to measure psychosocial factors, burnout, vigor and musculoskeletal disorders, which was answered by 176 French nurses and auxiliary nurses of the health care personnel, it is proposed to highlight the organizational changes that may allow a decrease in musculoskeletal disorders.

Keywords
musculoskeletal pain; hospital; psychosocial factors; burnout; vigor.

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